Tag Archives: Gainesville

Services were held yesterday for Harold Nugent at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Gainesville. Mr. Nugent was better known as the “Alligator Man” to the thousands of school children he visited around the state as part of a joint effort with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission to teach kids …

Homecoming week has brought many people to Gainesville to enjoy the festivities. The parade is the big event for most, but prior to the parade is an annual two-mile run known as Gator Gallop. Florida’s 89.1, Jon Perry reports. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/GatorGallop.mp3]

Gainesville is a hotbed for women’s volleyball. As Florida’s 89.1 WUFT-FM’s Katie Gillen reports, the number one ranked University of Florida volleyball program is playing a key role in inspiring more girls to try their hand at serving, setting and spiking. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/volleyballmixdown.mp3]

As part of a ten year plan to end homelessness in Gainesville many local organizations provided services at the 12th annual “breakfast on the plaza.” 89.1 reporter Patrick Colden says the breakfast this morning was a complete success. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/breakfast.mp3]

The city of Gainesville has often been considered a leading city in green technology. This weekend the city will be a stop along the National Solar Energy Tour which will showcase the many energy efficient technologies that are being used around town. But aside from the few businesses that have …

The Alachua County Coalition for the Homeless and Hungry in conjuction with the City of Gainesville is hosting a ten day public education and awareness campaign starting Friday (October 1) and going through the 10th of October. 89.1 WUFT-FM’s Ricardo Navarro spoke with the Director of the campaign Thereasa Lowe. …

A New way to travel to South Florida is about to touch down here in Gainesville. A major airline is bringing their services to the city, and it may allow you to spend less time driving and more time working on your tan on South Beach. Florida’s 89.1 WUFT-FM’s Jason …

Five Gainesville professional arts organizations are partnering to offer a collaborative subscription package. Dance Alive National Ballet, the Hippodrome State Theatre and Cinema, the University of Florida Schools of Music and Theatre and Dance and Performing Arts call the package the “Gainesville Entertainment Sampler.” Organizers say the coupon book will …

After achieving international fame, the Punk Rock band “Less Than Jake” has stayed true to its Gainesville roots. 89.1’s Dan Katz sat down with trombone player Buddy Scauband saxophonist “JR” Wasilewski of Less Than Jake, who discussed the inspiration behind their song, Gainesville Rock City [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/LessThanJake.mp3]